Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology, Volume 38, Issue 4 (2009)

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Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology, Volume 38, Issue 4 (2009)

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Article
Anti‐inflammatory effects of atorvastatin on peripheral blood mononuclear cells and synovial fibroblasts in rheumatoid arthritis
S. Blaschke, V. Viereck, G. Schwarz, H. M. Klinger, S. Guerluek & G. A. Müller
Pages: 235-239
Published online: 13 Aug 2009
AbstractforAnti‐inflammatory effects of atorvastatin on peripheral blood mononuclear cells and synovial fibroblasts in rheumatoid arthritis | Full Text | References | PDF (271.9 KB)
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Contemporary use of disease‐modifying drugs in the management of patients with early rheumatoid arthritis in Norway
C. Nikolaisen, T. K. Kvien, K. Mikkelsen, C. Kaufmann, E. Rødevand & J. C. Nossent
Pages: 240-245
Published online: 13 Aug 2009
AbstractforContemporary use of disease‐modifying drugs in the management of patients with early rheumatoid arthritis in Norway | Full Text | References | PDF (247 KB)
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Perceived work ability, quality of life, and fatigue in patients with rheumatoid arthritis after a 6‐month course of TNF inhibitors: prospective intervention study and partial economic evaluation
J. L. Hoving, G. M. Bartelds, J. K. Sluiter, K. Sadiraj, I. Groot, W. F. Lems, B. A. C. Dijkmans, C. A. Wijbrandts, P. P. Tak, M. T. Nurmohamed, A. E. Voskuyl & M. H. W. Frings‐Dresen
Pages: 246-250
Published online: 13 Aug 2009
AbstractforPerceived work ability, quality of life, and fatigue in patients with rheumatoid arthritis after a 6‐month course of TNF inhibitors: prospective intervention study and partial economic evaluation | Full Text | References | PDF (213.9 KB)
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Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of psoriatic arthritis in northern Norway
J. C. Nossent & J. T. Gran
Pages: 251-255
Published online: 13 Aug 2009
AbstractforEpidemiological and clinical characteristics of psoriatic arthritis in northern Norway | Full Text | References | PDF (209.2 KB)
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An extensive screen of the HLA region reveals an independent association of HLA class I and class II with susceptibility for systemic lupus erythematosus
H. A. Martens, I. M. Nolte, G. van der Steege, M. Schipper, C. G. M. Kallenberg, G. J. te Meerman & M. Bijl
Pages: 256-262
Published online: 13 Aug 2009
AbstractforAn extensive screen of the HLA region reveals an independent association of HLA class I and class II with susceptibility for systemic lupus erythematosus | Full Text | References | PDF (427 KB)
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Association of distinct clinical subsets with myositis‐specific autoantibodies towards anti‐155/140‐kDa polypeptides, anti‐140‐kDa polypeptides, and anti‐aminoacyl tRNA synthetases in Japanese patients with dermatomyositis: a single‐centre, cross‐sectional study
K. Fujikawa, A. Kawakami, K. Kaji, M. Fujimoto, S. Kawashiri, N. Iwamoto, T. Aramaki, K. Ichinose, M. Tamai, M. Kamachi, H. Nakamura, H. Ida, T. Origuchi, H. Ishimoto, H. Mukae, M. Kuwana, S. Kohno, K. Takehara, S. Sato & K. Eguchi
Pages: 263-267
Published online: 13 Aug 2009
AbstractforAssociation of distinct clinical subsets with myositis‐specific autoantibodies towards anti‐155/140‐kDa polypeptides, anti‐140‐kDa polypeptides, and anti‐aminoacyl tRNA synthetases in Japanese patients with dermatomyositis: a single‐centre, cross‐sectional study | Full Text | References | PDF (258.7 KB)
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The extent and pattern of organ damage in small vessel vasculitis measured by the Vasculitis Damage Index (VDI)
A. J. Mohammad, O. Bakoush, G. Sturfelt & M. Segelmark
Pages: 268-275
Published online: 13 Aug 2009
AbstractforThe extent and pattern of organ damage in small vessel vasculitis measured by the Vasculitis Damage Index (VDI) | Full Text | References | PDF (257 KB)
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High‐resolution melting analysis for the rapid detection of an intronic single nucleotide polymorphism in SLC22A12 in male patients with primary gout in China
M. Guan, J. Zhang, Y. Chen, W. Liu, N. Kong & H. Zou
Pages: 276-281
Published online: 13 Aug 2009
AbstractforHigh‐resolution melting analysis for the rapid detection of an intronic single nucleotide polymorphism in SLC22A12 in male patients with primary gout in China | Full Text | References | PDF (315.1 KB)
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Enhanced interleukin‐10 production by dendritic cells upon stimulation with Toll‐like receptor 4 agonists in systemic sclerosis that is possibly implicated in CCL18 secretion
A. W. T. van Lieshout, M. C. Vonk, S. J. H. Bredie, L. B. A. Joosten, M. G. Netea, P. L. C. M. van Riel, R. Lafyatis, F. H. J. van den Hoogen & T. R. D. J. Radstake
Pages: 282-290
Published online: 13 Aug 2009
AbstractforEnhanced interleukin‐10 production by dendritic cells upon stimulation with Toll‐like receptor 4 agonists in systemic sclerosis that is possibly implicated in CCL18 secretion | Full Text | References | PDF (335.2 KB)
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Association of hypoxia‐inducible factor 1A (HIF1A) gene polymorphisms with systemic sclerosis in a French European Caucasian population
J. Wipff, P. Dieude, J. Avouac, K. Tiev, E. Hachulla, B. Granel, E. Diot, J. Sibilia, L. Mouthon, O. Meyer, A. Kahan, C. Boileau & Y. Allanore
Pages: 291-294
Published online: 13 Aug 2009
AbstractforAssociation of hypoxia‐inducible factor 1A (HIF1A) gene polymorphisms with systemic sclerosis in a French European Caucasian population | Full Text | References | PDF (278.7 KB)
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Renal function is mostly preserved in patients with systemic sclerosis
A. Scheja, I. Bartosik, D. M. Wuttge & R. Hesselstrand
Pages: 295-298
Published online: 13 Aug 2009
AbstractforRenal function is mostly preserved in patients with systemic sclerosis | Full Text | References | PDF (204.9 KB)
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Incidence of cancer among patients with systemic sclerosis in Korea: results from a single centre
K. Y. Kang, H. W. Yim, I‐J. Kim, J. U. Yoon, J. H. Ju, H‐Y. Kim & S‐H. Park
Pages: 299-303
Published online: 13 Aug 2009
AbstractforIncidence of cancer among patients with systemic sclerosis in Korea: results from a single centre | Full Text | References | PDF (195.4 KB)
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A longitudinal follow‐up of hand involvement and activities of daily living in early systemic sclerosis
G. Sandqvist, R. Hesselstrand & K. Eberhardt
Pages: 304-310
Published online: 13 Aug 2009
AbstractforA longitudinal follow‐up of hand involvement and activities of daily living in early systemic sclerosis | Full Text | References | PDF (253.2 KB)
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Case Reports

Case Report
Disseminated Histoplasma capsulatum infection presenting with panniculitis and focal myositis in rheumatoid arthritis treated with etanercept
J. Bourré‐Tessier, C. Fortin, A. Belisle, É. Desmarais, D. Choquette & J‐. L. Senécal
Pages: 311-316
Published online: 13 Aug 2009
AbstractforDisseminated Histoplasma capsulatum infection presenting with panniculitis and focal myositis in rheumatoid arthritis treated with etanercept | Full Text | References | PDF (321.2 KB)
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Heterotopic ossification in systemic sclerosis
V. G. Botzoris, M. I. Argyropoulou, P. V. Voulgari, A. K. Zikou & A. A. Drosos
Pages: 317-319
Published online: 13 Aug 2009
AbstractforHeterotopic ossification in systemic sclerosis | Full Text | References | PDF (169 KB)
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Letters

A family‐based study does not support the association of a functional polymorphism in the gene for endothelial nitric oxide synthase with risk for rheumatoid arthritis
H. Kirsten, E. Petit‐Teixeira, H. Hantmann, J. Reichardt, J. Burkhardt, F. Emmrich, F. Cornelis & P. Ahnert
Pages: 320-321
Published online: 13 Aug 2009
CitationforA family‐based study does not support the association of a functional polymorphism in the gene for endothelial nitric oxide synthase with risk for rheumatoid arthritis | Full Text | References | PDF (216.5 KB)
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On the recurrence risk of arthritis among psoriatic patients
O. B. Pedersen & P. Junker
Pages: 321-322
Published online: 13 Aug 2009
CitationforOn the recurrence risk of arthritis among psoriatic patients | Full Text | References | PDF (184.9 KB)
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